Sounder Quiz

Who is the main character in the book 'Sounder'?

• an elderly Caucasian man

• a middle-aged Asian woman

• a young African-American boy

• a teenage Hispanic girl

What is the plot summary of the book 'Sounder'?

• The book 'Sounder' is about a young African-American boy and his dog named Sounder who become famous musicians.

• The book 'Sounder' is about a young African-American boy and his dog named Sounder who go on a treasure hunt.

• The book 'Sounder' is about a young African-American boy and his dog named Sounder who embark on a journey to find the boy's father who has been wrongly accused of stealing.

• The book 'Sounder' is about a young African-American boy and his dog named Sounder who travel back in time.

What is one of the themes explored in the book 'Sounder'?

• importance of education

• strength of family bonds

• dangers of technology

• power of hope

Where does the story of 'Sounder' take place?

• northern United States

• western United States

• eastern United States

• southern United States

What does the dog 'Sounder' symbolize in the book?

• independence and aloofness

• intelligence and problem-solving

• loyalty and companionship

• fear and aggression

"Eat your supper, you must be famished." What does the word famished mean?

• extremely tired

• extremely hungry

• extremely loud

• extremely sleepy

"In his many journeyings among strangers the boy had learned to sniff out danger and spot orneriness quickly." What does the word orneriness mean?

• mean-spirited

• happiness

• confusion

• strength

What is one of the challenges faced by the family in 'Sounder'?

• poverty

• crime

• lack of education

• illness

What is the significance of the title 'Sounder'?

• The title 'Sounder' refers to a musical instrument.

• The title 'Sounder' is a reference to a loud noise.

• The title 'Sounder' refers to the name of the main character's dog.

• The title 'Sounder' is a metaphor for the main character's voice.

What is one of the lessons learned in the book 'Sounder'?

• The significance of disloyalty

• The value of quitting when things get tough

• Importance of loyalty and perseverance

• The importance of giving up easily